Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9FC4C3
RGB
159, 196, 195
HSL
178, 24%, 70%
HSB
178, 19%, 77%
CMYK
19, 0, 1, 23
LAB
76, -13, -4
LCH
76, 13, 196
OKLCH
0.79, 0.04, 194
XYZ
44, 51, 59
LUV
76, -19, -3
HWB
178, 62%, 23%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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